KQ MiniSynth
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Modular Synthesizer

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Description

KQ MiniSynth is a powerful polyphonic modular synthesizer.This app lets you create tones with module patching.You can add/remove up to 100 modules freely as you want. (Oscillators, Envelope Generators, Filters, and so on)Of course it depends on your device's ability.

Modular system is also good for education use.You can learn the role of various modules while patching those.

70 Presets are included.External and Virtual MIDI is Supported.MIDI over Bluetooth LE is Supported (Act as a Central device).Inter-App Audio is Supported.Audiobus is Supported.Ableton Link integration.Includes an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3 Instrument).

FAQ:Q: The output sounds too quiet.A: Expression value(Ctrl #11) may be too small. Try to Tap "RESET" on I/O Panel. When it is not improved, try to change an option "Boost Velocities".

Q: The velocities seem to be ignored on Audio Unit.A: If you want to enable the note velocity function in Audio Unit, try to turn off "Ignore Velocities" in the settings. (The default is on because GarageBand sends velocities randomly.)

Q. I want to customize the software keyboard.A. A gear appears when you drag the upper part of the keyboard. Try to tap it with another finger.

If you feel it sounds noisy, slow or stuttering, try to decrease polyphony, increase buffer size and reduce connected modules.

Introducing Audiobus support: Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps! See http://audiob.us for more information.

Ableton Link is a new technology that synchronizes beat, phase and tempo of Ableton Live and Link-enabled iOS apps over a wireless network.

What’s New

Version History

2.0.5

Jan 5, 2019

Small fixes.

2.0.4

Nov 13, 2018

Version 2.0.2:Supports iOS 12.1.Each instance can have a different tuning frequency.Improved pitch modulation.Changed the behavior of Safe Area.

Version 2.0.4:Bug-fix: FM did not work on OSC-A.

2.0.3

Nov 12, 2018

Supports iOS 12.1.Each instance can have a different tuning frequency.Improved pitch modulation.Changed the behavior of Safe Area.

2.0.2

Nov 12, 2018

Supports iOS 12.1.Each instance can have a different tuning frequency.Improved pitch modulation.Changed the behavior of Safe Area.

2.0.1

Oct 22, 2018

Version 2.0.1:Added hold feature.The Auto-Save slot select window on AudioUnit appears only once even if you select "Don't Use".Fixed some bugs around the Auto-Save slot feature on AudioUnit.Other small fixes.

1.7.4

- A crash bug when opening the preferences is fixed.- The bug, Glide settings is not loaded when you load presets, is fixed.

1.7.3

Jan 13, 2017

Version 1.7.3:- The bug, the app might crash when using a Reverb filter is fixed.- Changed behaviour when audio queue is stopping.

Version 1.7.2:- Added Knob Type and Sensitivity Settings.- The bug, MIDI Events were not handled (This happened in some DAWs which use IAA or Audiobus e.g. BeatMaker 2) is fixed.- The bug, Some Preferences was not tweakable in Audio Unit is fixed.- Changed the order of Settings in Audio Unit.

1.7.2

Jan 10, 2017

- Added Knob Type and Sensitivity Settings.- The bug, MIDI Events were not handled (This happened in some DAWs which use IAA or Audiobus e.g. BeatMaker 2) is fixed.- The bug, Some Preferences was not tweakable in Audio Unit is fixed.- Changed the order of Settings in Audio Unit.

1.7.1

Dec 10, 2016

Version 1.7.1Engine optimization.Changed Audio Unit behavior about the settings of middle-A frequency.A bug, Audio Unit cannot be controlled by the user maybe fixed.

Version 1.7:Added Patch Backup function.Supports iCloud.Modified saving behavior in the Audio Unit Extension. (Some preferences are saved in the DAW Documents)Fixed some bugs.

Ratings and Reviews

4.9 out of 5

8 Ratings

8 Ratings

HarryB87466
,02/14/2018

Excellent flexibility...design your own AU synths!

I’ve bought quite a few iOS synths...in a short time ;) this one might require a bit more study and effort but you can do sooooo much with it. FM and analogue! A mix of the two! I’m still learning but I’ve already created some great stuff by tweaking the presets and building from scratch isn’t that hard.

Thanks Kira. Please keep adding to this!

HarryB87466
,02/14/2018

Excellent flexibility...design your own AU synths!

I’ve bought quite a few iOS synths...in a short time ;) this one might require a bit more study and effort but you can do sooooo much with it. FM and analogue! A mix of the two! I’m still learning but I’ve already created some great stuff by tweaking the presets and building from scratch isn’t that hard.

Thanks Kira. Please keep adding to this!

Laarz
,06/16/2016

Good functions and features

I'm having fun with this synth. It's a fully modular synth model with the limits not on the amount of modules but on the device running it. I don't understand what all the modules, knobs and inputs do but I am sure I can find enough info on modules and patching online to figure it all out as it seems to be pretty close to what is in use in analog set ups. The interface is very logical, easy to use and move around on, much better than other modular synth models on iOS. I like the rack mount style too because it gives a basic reference for how everything gets connected. The sound is very decent for playing around on and experimenting. The graphics could be slicker, but I kind of like that 90s raw software look to it. If the interface functions as smoothly as this does then looks really don't matter. Better this than the other way around. Congratulation to the dev for a nicely thought out app.

Laarz
,06/16/2016

Good functions and features

I'm having fun with this synth. It's a fully modular synth model with the limits not on the amount of modules but on the device running it. I don't understand what all the modules, knobs and inputs do but I am sure I can find enough info on modules and patching online to figure it all out as it seems to be pretty close to what is in use in analog set ups. The interface is very logical, easy to use and move around on, much better than other modular synth models on iOS. I like the rack mount style too because it gives a basic reference for how everything gets connected. The sound is very decent for playing around on and experimenting. The graphics could be slicker, but I kind of like that 90s raw software look to it. If the interface functions as smoothly as this does then looks really don't matter. Better this than the other way around. Congratulation to the dev for a nicely thought out app.

HouseOfHomuth
,02/24/2016

Modular synthesis with AU connectivity

I'd be lying if I pretended I understood even 20% of what this app can do - modular synths usually aren't my thing. But KQ MiniSynth has 3 things going for it: (1) It's cheap; (2) It's universal; and (3) It's works as an Audio Units (AU) instrument - one of the few functioning instrument apps as of early 2016. There's tons of capability to shape different sounds - I believe it comes with about 15 presets, but tons of slots for your own. Some of the sounds from it can be raw or harsh, but integrated with some nice FX and an EQ (like from the AUFX series), I got some pretty cool sounds from it. It can be a bit hard to use the controls on iPhone, but it's an app that will stay on my device and probably get more and more use as I get better with it.

HouseOfHomuth
,02/24/2016

Modular synthesis with AU connectivity

I'd be lying if I pretended I understood even 20% of what this app can do - modular synths usually aren't my thing. But KQ MiniSynth has 3 things going for it: (1) It's cheap; (2) It's universal; and (3) It's works as an Audio Units (AU) instrument - one of the few functioning instrument apps as of early 2016. There's tons of capability to shape different sounds - I believe it comes with about 15 presets, but tons of slots for your own. Some of the sounds from it can be raw or harsh, but integrated with some nice FX and an EQ (like from the AUFX series), I got some pretty cool sounds from it. It can be a bit hard to use the controls on iPhone, but it's an app that will stay on my device and probably get more and more use as I get better with it.